Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Amazon - Kindle (2022) | Amazon - Kindle Colorsoft |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Weight | 158 g | 219 g |
| Screen size | 6 " | 7 " |
| Waterproof | false | true |
| Color screen | false | true |
Between the Kindle (2022) and Kindle Colorsoft, the Kindle (2022) comes out ahead in weight, while the Kindle Colorsoft wins on storage / screen size. Overall, the Kindle (2022) scores 67.7 and the Kindle Colorsoft scores 70.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Kindle Colorsoft edges ahead on the Mars Score (67.7 vs 70.8), but the 3.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Kindle (2022) if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight. The single most decisive one: Weight — 61.00 g less. 158 vs 219.
Pick the Kindle Colorsoft if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are storage, screen size, waterproof, among others. The single most decisive one: Storage — 100.00% more. 32 GB vs 16 GB.
Both ship with comparable resolution, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Amazon - Kindle (2022) or Amazon - Kindle Colorsoft?
Amazon - Kindle Colorsoft leads the current Mars Score by 3.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, storage, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Amazon - Kindle (2022) if…
Amazon - Kindle (2022) has the measurable edge on weight g.
Choose Amazon - Kindle Colorsoft if…
Amazon - Kindle Colorsoft has the measurable edge on storage gb, screen size in, waterproof.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Amazon - Kindle (2022) wins
- ▲Weight — 61.00 g less. 158 vs 219.
Why Amazon - Kindle Colorsoft wins
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 32 GB vs 16 GB.
- ▲Screen size — 16.67% more. 7 " vs 6 ".
- ▲Has Waterproof.
- ▲Has Color screen.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Amazon - Kindle (2022) | Amazon - Kindle Colorsoft |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6 " | 7 "lead |
| Resolution | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
| Color screen | false | truelead |
| Warm light | false | truelead |
Design
| Spec | Amazon - Kindle (2022) | Amazon - Kindle Colorsoft |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 158 glead | 219 g |
| Waterproof | false | truelead |
| Page-turn buttons | false | false |
Storage & Battery
| Spec | Amazon - Kindle (2022) | Amazon - Kindle Colorsoft |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 16 GB | 32 GBlead |
| Battery life | 6 weeks | 8 weekslead |